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| Food for Thought |
 This Month's topic: Chocolate
"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." - Charles M. Schulz
"Forget love ... I'd rather fall in chocolate!" - Anonymous
"The superiority of chocolate, both for health and nourishment, will soon give it the same preference over tea and coffee in America which it has in Spain."
- Thomas Jefferson
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| New from FoodMatch Dalmatia Ficoco |
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NEW FROM FOODMATCH!
Dalmatia Ficoco
A new, delicious and healthy dessert sauce!
Just the Facts
Dalmatia Ficoco Fig & Cocoa Spread
Item #: 26300
Origin: Croatia
Ingredients: Figs, pure sugar cane, cocoa powder, fruit pectin & citric acid.
Pack Size: 12/8.5 oz
What is it?
Ficoco - named for the two main ingredients - figs and cocoa - is a healthy and decadent alternative to many of the dessert sauces and spreads on the market. Ficoco is all-natural, sweetened only with figs and pure cane sugar. It is fat free and contains no nuts, gluten or dairy. Ficoco is a delicious indulgence for everyone, including people with food allergies and parents concerned about the quality of sweets their children eat.
What to do with it?
--Serve warm over ice cream--
--Use as filling for a crepe--
--Place on Belgian waffles--
--Dip for grilled fruits--
--Mix-in for fondue--
--Accent to breakfast breads--
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| Marketing News Web Launch: Ficoco.com |
The FoodMatch marketing department would like to formally announce the introduction of
Ficoco.com is a fun and educational introduction to this spectacular new product from FoodMatch. Along with product descriptions and great photos you can also read what some of our greatest Ficoco-fanatics are saying this product. Borrow some recipe ideas like "Figgy Rice Pudding" or even submit your own for publication like the one below:
Ficoco Glazed Nuts
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup Ficoco
2 cups mixed nuts, raw, unsalted
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp salt
1. Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
2. Stir in Ficoco and when mixture bubbles, add nuts and remaining ingredients.
3. Toss to coat evenly, spread on a sheet of wax paper and separate nuts with a fork.
4. Let cool until glaze hardens.
5. Serve in salads or atop crostini with goat cheese
Ficoco.com is the most comprehensive online source
for all things Ficoco. Visit it today!
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| In the News The New Essentials |
 A recent article on Oprah.com piqued our interest when we read about what Oprah considers to be the new essentials to keep in your home pantry. These new "staple items" reflect several culinary trends including introducing international ingredients to your cooking and following the lifestyle and guidelines of the Mediterranean Diet.
Some of the suggested essential items include:
Mediterranean Olives
No stranger to this category, FoodMatch has always touted the great health benefits and taste of our olives. Classic Greek varietals such as Greek Olive Mix, Kalamata or Mt. Athos Green Stuffed with Feta Cheese offer a sense of tradition and history. Olives from France such as Lucque or Picholine can provide you with a clean, fresh flavor that is at once authentic, subtle and unique. For more information on Mediterranean olives, please visit the " Products" section on FoodMatch.com.
Harissa
This North African chile paste is ideal for adding a smoky, fiery flavor to meat, fish and chicken. It is traditionally made with roasted or dried peppers, garlic, cumin and other spices. FoodMatch has paired it with Lupini Beans from France. Similar to Edamame from Japan, Lupini Beans are a protien-packed snack from France. They have an addictive crunch and bold, spicy flavor.
Piquillo Peppers
Appearing on more and more menus across the country, Piquillos are Spain's signature pepper. They are both spicy and sweet and pair perfectly with seafood and vegetables. In their whole form, they are easy to stuff with items like tuna and sardines. FoodMatch has recently begun to use piquillo peppers marinated with both artichokes and grilled asparagus.
For more information on the Mediterranean Diet or any of the items you've read about above, please visit www.foodmatch.com.
Source: Oprah.com
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| FoodMatch Tribute Emma Bella |
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In the spring of 1998, Emma Bella joined the FoodMatch family to work as part of our accounting department. Our lives (and those of our customers) would never be the same.
Born in the Philippines, Emma lived her life with a strong sense of family, friendship and humor. Dubbed "Sherlock Holmes" for her ability to resolve accounts receivables department mysteries, Emma had a way about her that added unique moments to every day at the office. Long-time colleague Patti Kennedy recalls watching the ambidextrous Emma "simultaneously write with both hands while carrying on a coversation at the same time." To our customers, Emma's voice was more than just a business call...it was also a chance to share stories about children, hobbies and life.
The office prankster, Emma could often times be seen dressing up, dancing with inanimate objects and buying lottery tickets to share with employees. Not only did she do her job with skill and ease, but she made our office a lively and energy-filled place to work.
Emma passed away on December 18th, 2008 following her long fight with cancer. We use the word "fight" because that is what Emma was...a fighter. Never one to give in or give up, Emma came to work each day with a smile on her face and the determination to live each day to its fullest. For Emma, that meant a productive day at work and a relaxing evening with her daughter Anna, granddaughter Liana, family and friends. A deeply religious woman, Emma believed in Angels. Those of us who knew her know that she is with them right now, smiling down on her friends and family.
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| Upcoming Events March, 2009 |
March 6th, 2009
Research Chefs Association (RCA) Conference and Expo
Dallas, TX
FoodMatch Booth #: 600
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March 6th-8th, 2009
Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, CA
FoodMatch Booth #: 3158
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